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Genre: Sports
Date of upload: Feb 21, 2023 ^^
Rating : 5 (0/376 LTDR)
RYD date created : 2023-06-04T14:26:41.169843Z
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Top Comments of this video!! :3
Thanks for walking us through the lines and - most interestingly - the logic behind them. Though I will sadly never have the chance to paddle this river, the outstanding instructional content in this clip can definitely be applied to other rivers that share similar features. I really liked the spots you pointed out that didn't go as planned, and what you should have done instead, and your attention to details. It made me realize how little details can make a huge difference in the outcome. Every time I have a bad line, I blame it on the river (or on my boat), rather than taking the time to look at what I could have done different. Thanks again!
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I'm just a newbie andi so far I've run only grade III and some rapids of IV. The Soča has now become almost my "home river" since i live in Italy just two hours away from Bovec and together with my group we try to go there at least a couple of times a month. My friends are way more experience than me, some of them are practicing this sport for 30 years but have never wanted to run the cataracts. Obviously this stretch is not suitable for me and I don't think I will ever be able to do it, but every time we return to the campsite we go for a walk along it and enjoy the view because it really is one of the most beautiful and scary stretches on this river. It's incredible to see the skill with which you have walked it and it is really useful to hear the explanation and the various tips you give: thanks for virtually allowing newbies like me to experience the adrenaline rush!
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Almost 47yrs old and just started my WW journey last week at Matlock in my Fusion, so unlikely to reach these levels. Managed to get in and out of the flow across eddy lines, do 2 low braces when I got it wrong and swam 3 times. Totally addicted, not quite red bull, but emailing Yorkshire tea for sponsorship! Love your content.
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Thanks for the introduction, Bren!
I always enjoy running that part of the Soca, although the scenery and clear blue water (when it's not very high) always brings a smile to my face.
I have to admit that I never ran the Soca in the winter, though.
What never ceases to amaze me is the wild variation of names of sections and rapids on the Soca. The Hungarians, Slovenians, Germans, British and Dutch kayakers that I have paddled down the Soca with all use (very) different names. One calls a section by the village near it, another calls a section something descriptive like "thousand eddies" or "rapelling section" (steep hike in on crumbly path), where the Slovenians use terms like "Women's course" or "Men's course".
Very confusing when you want to meet up and set shuttle with a multinational group and everyone uses different names!
As for the best camping spot in the Soca valley, IMO a lot depends on where your buddies are staying (purely for organising logistics), what restaurants you enjoy visiting (some better and cheaper ones are further upstream) and what sections you plan on running, as well as on how much you're willing to pay for the campsite (campsites near the top tend of the Soca be cheaper, near Bovec they tend to be more expensive) and how much you like hot showers (showers being closed at night, or paying every time for a few minutes with coins in a slot machine or having access to "unlimited" hot water 24/7).
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@SpeciP1
1 year ago
thanks for that! The "Bergauf" section means "uphill" in english :D
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